Nowadays, children watch a lot of TV and play video games. However, some think that these activities are not beneficial for a child’s mental health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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and mental health.It depends on what they watch and what they play.
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. To clarify, parents should prefer watching documentaries on
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general knowledge but playing with bad guys does not have any beneficial extent.
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hours and hours. Parents can not be available for checking what their
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watch every
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. There is no doubt that
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watching channel or playing game which is not for
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will be affected because individuals should learn information in order. There is some knowledge which can leave permanent damage
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brain about murders, wars and crimes because
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can be influenced easier than others. They can not decide which is true or not. In order to
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them watching
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is extremely dangerous for
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has missions which order to kill someone in
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brain normalize that after a
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. There are a lot of guilty people who were affected by computer games. In conclusion, with the easier
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to technology
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watch
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for surprisingly much
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some say that it is dangerous for
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' psychology. I declined that there is no
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and mental health. The topic has much more
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with mental.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • cognitive development
  • exposure to violence
  • addiction
  • reduced physical activity
  • hand-eye coordination
  • strategic thinking
  • multitasking skills
  • moderation
  • parental guidance
  • balanced approach
  • screen time
  • social interaction
  • sense of community
  • social skills
  • social isolation
  • alternative activities
  • outdoor activities
  • family interaction
  • mental health issues
  • educational programs
  • problem-solving games
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